Terms to Know in Connection With Alexander the Great
Here are some of the important terms to know in connection with Alexander the Great.
Granicus - Battle of the Granicus
Alexander the Great won the Battle of the Granicus in May/June 334 B.C.
Alexander the Great won the Battle of the Granicus in May/June 334 B.C.
Chaeronea - Battle of Chaeronea
Chaeronea was a decisive victory for Philip and defeat for the independent Greek poleis.
Chaeronea was a decisive victory for Philip and defeat for the independent Greek poleis.
Bactria
Bactria was located in modern Afghanistan.
Bactria was located in modern Afghanistan.
Achaemenids - Persian Dynasty of Achaemenid Kings
The Achaemenid dynasty in Persia ran from about 560-330 B.C., when Alexander the Great defeated Darius III of Persia.
The Achaemenid dynasty in Persia ran from about 560-330 B.C., when Alexander the Great defeated Darius III of Persia.
Gordian Knot
A very short explanation of the legend abotu Alexander and the Gordian Knot.
A very short explanation of the legend abotu Alexander and the Gordian Knot.
Ptolemies
The Ptolemies ruled in Egypt after Alexander the Great died. They were responsible for building up Alexandria as a great center of learning.
The Ptolemies ruled in Egypt after Alexander the Great died. They were responsible for building up Alexandria as a great center of learning.
Hellenistic Greece - Helen vs. Hellen
There are a few similar sounding terms that are easily confused. Hellenistic Greece refers to the period following Alexander the Great.
There are a few similar sounding terms that are easily confused. Hellenistic Greece refers to the period following Alexander the Great.
Seleucid
Seleucid Empire was created out of the Macedonian Empire.
Seleucid Empire was created out of the Macedonian Empire.
Companion Cavalry of Alexander the Great
The Companion Cavalry of Alexander the Great.
The Companion Cavalry of Alexander the Great.